Monthly Archives: February 2016

Follow the 60th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

Over thirty Presbyterians, including fourteen young adults, will attend the 60th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women from March 14-25, 2016 in New York. The Presbyterian presence is made possible because the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is an accredited non-governmental organization with the United Nations’ Economic and Social Council. The Presbyterian… Read more »

Worldchanging 101: A Conversation with David LaMotte

In New York on Monday, March 7? Join us for a conversation with David LaMotteNoon – 1:30 PMPresbyterian Conference Room777 United Nations Plaza, 7th Floor(corner of E. 44th St. and 1st Ave.)New York, NY 10017 A light lunch will be provided; donations will be accepted to defray the cost of lunch. The Presbyterian Ministry at… Read more »

Presbyterian Ministry at the UN hopeful for political solution in Colombia

On January 25, 2016, the United Nations Security Council acted to “to set up a United Nations political mission in Colombia, approving a team of international observers to monitor disarmament should the Colombian Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP) reach a final agreement to end Latin America’s longest armed conflict.” We… Read more »

Remembering Secretary-General Boutros Boutros Ghali

We give thanks for the life of former United Nations Secretary-General Boutros-Ghali, the first person from the United Nation’s Arab group to serve as UN Secretary General. The United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations joins in expressions of sympathy. From UN Web TV come these remarks by current Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon:

Congo travel-study seminar – Reflection 9

From our partners in World Mission who are sponsoring a travel study seminar to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo to look at issues related to conflict and sexual violence: Today, our delegation had an opportunity to learn more about the links between mining, conflict and oppression. Whether we know it or… Read more »

Congo travel-study seminar – Reflection 8

From our partners in World Mission who are sponsoring a travel study seminar to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo to look at issues related to conflict and sexual violence: We have been amazed by the incredible language skills of the women of East Congo, who speak to us in French, Swahili… Read more »

Congo travel-study seminar – Reflection 7

From our partners in World Mission who are sponsoring a travel study seminar to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo to look at issues related to conflict and sexual violence: Our first visit was to the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), the UN’s largest peacekeeping mission. Dominique… Read more »

Congo travel-study seminar – Reflection 6

From our partners in World Mission who are sponsoring a travel study seminar to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo to look at issues related to conflict and sexual violence, the group has divided into three smaller groups: I was eager to be a part of the East Congo travel-study seminar group… Read more »

Congo travel-study seminar – Reflection 5

From our partners in World Mission who are sponsoring a travel study seminar to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo to look at issues related to conflict and sexual violence, the group has divided into three smaller groups: Our dispatched group learned the value of making adjustments as our expected destination changed… Read more »

Developing interfaith relations

Observing World Interfaith Harmony Week by Robert Arrington On February 2, 2016 at the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations, we had the wonderful opportunity of hosting a group from the Westchester Youth Alliance for an interfaith seminar. We celebrated World Interfaith Harmony Week, which was originally proposed by H.M. King Abdullah II of Jordan…. Read more »